Are there any side effects of teeth whitening?
Whitening methods other than tired teeth (with root canal treatment) may cause sensitivity in the teeth. This tooth sensitivity; may be against the weather, very hot-cold foods and drinks. This is a normal and expected side effect. Tooth sensitivity is usually expected to pass within 24-48 hours. When an unexpected situation is encountered, a doctor should be consulted.
At the same time, your teeth may not be genetically white, the person’s teeth may have a yellow undertone from birth. Tooth staining can be grouped into two groups. One is internal staining, they usually do not go away with brushing. The other is the staining that occurs due to the external factors mentioned above.
Different treatment should be applied for both staining. Sometimes, very superficial stains can only be eliminated with regular brushing, while some interventions are necessary.
The whitening process is not a mandatory treatment, it is done because the person wishes and wants to have a much whiter tooth appearance. At the same time, once you have whitening, you do not have to repeat it.
What are the causes of tooth discoloration?
- Physiological coloration that continues throughout life,
- Antibiotic use during infancy,
- Color change from inside the tooth due to root canal treatment,
- Coloring of the surface of the tooth due to the use of coffee, tea, tobacco, red wine and mouthwashes for a long time,
- Discoloration due to bleeding inside the tooth due to the death of living tissue in the tooth as a result of trauma.
How are the teeth white?
Teeth whitening is the process of removing colored organic and inorganic substances formed on the surface of the teeth with tooth whitening gels (carbemide peroxide).
How long does it take for teeth to whiten?
Teeth whitening varies from person to person. Average whitening time is 2-3 weeks. The more yellowing the teeth are, the more effective the whitening can be. Graying caused by the use of antibiotics is more difficult to whiten and it may take a longer time to reach the result.
Is the effect of teeth whitening permanent?
After whitening, the color starts to disappear over time. This period varies depending on the patient’s use of colored liquids (tea, coffee, wine, cola) and smoking. It takes between 6 months and 1 year. If it is supported with 1 or 2 sessions every 4-6 months, teeth whitening is made permanent.
